Before Night Falls (2000)

Cast

• Javier Bardem - Reinaldo Arenas
• Olivier Martinez - Lazaro Gomez Carilles
• Johnny Depp - Bon Bon / Lieutenant Victor
• Andrea Di Stefano - Pepe Malas
• Santiago Magill - Tomas Diego
• John Ortiz - Juan Abreu
• Héctor Babenco - Virgilio Pinera
• Francisco Gattorno - Jorge Camacho
• Marisol Padilla Sánchez - Margarita Camacho
• Michael Wincott - Herberto Zorilla Ochoa

Screenplay

• Lázaro Gómez Carriles
• Julian Schnabel
• Cunningham O'Keefe
• Reinaldo Arenas (Novel)

Themes

Suicidal Thoughts and Despair

Keywords

new york city, suicide, aids, cuba, totalitarian regime, artist, hot air balloon, attempt to escape, exile, biography, fidel castro, cuban revolution, male homosexuality, author, oppression

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Before Night Falls about?

Spanning several decades, this powerful biopic offers a glimpse into the life of famed Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, an artist who was vilified for his homosexuality in Fidel Castro's Cuba.

Who directed Before Night Falls?

Before Night Falls was directed by Julian Schnabel.

Who stars in Before Night Falls?

Before Night Falls stars Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, Johnny Depp, Andrea Di Stefano, Santiago Magill, John Ortiz.

How long is Before Night Falls?

Before Night Falls has a runtime of 2h 14m (134 minutes).

What genre is Before Night Falls?

Before Night Falls is a Drama film.

How much did Before Night Falls gross?

Before Night Falls grossed $9M worldwide.

Where was Before Night Falls produced?

Before Night Falls was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Before Night Falls?

The themes of Before Night Falls include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.